Hey everyone! I have a 1.1-acre lot in the suburbs of Denver, and it's pretty much a blank slate, aside from a few trees. I recently engaged a landscaping company for a design over the course of about 8 weeks, and I really love what they came up with. Now, I'm at a point where I want to move forward but am unsure about how to handle getting bids. I know it's standard practice to get three bids for any major work, but can I ask other landscapers to provide quotes based on the initial company's design, materials, and measurements? Or do they usually want to come up with their own designs, meaning I'd have to restart the design process? Also, is it reasonable to ask for a rough price range based on lot size - like "for a densely planted acre with minimal hardscaping, expect to pay between x and x"? I want to make sure I'm doing my due diligence since this is a significant investment. Thanks for any advice!
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You can absolutely get bids for just the clearing or other parts of the job without starting from the design again. Since you’ve paid for the design, you should have the freedom to incorporate it into bids from different companies. Just be ready to work in phases if you're concerned about costs. I've seen people approach large projects like this by gradually installing parts over time, especially if your ultimate vision is to transform it into your forever home. It allows flexibility in budgeting, and yes, trees are a great starting place!
That’s great to know! It sounds like a smart approach. What’s been your experience with handling costs over time with these projects?